Swans - My patches SE by Xtudo
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 70 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
2K-1K reduced VRAM usage textures. Carried on Unofficial Skyrim Patch edits.
This is a texture optimization patch for Mihail's Swans creature mod, reducing VRAM usage with 2K-1K textures and carrying over Unofficial Skyrim Patch edits. It's safe to install mid-game and requires the original Swans mod. With 203 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid choice for Skyrim players wanting better performance without visual loss.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Performance-friendly texture downgrade that keeps visuals sharp (2K-1K)
- Community-trusted with 203 endorsements and 13k+ downloads
- Actively maintained, last updated July 2025
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Swans mod, so you need to grab that first
- Only optimizes textures, no new content or gameplay changes
- Potential conflicts with other texture overhauls that touch swans
For Skyrim players who love Mihail's creature mods but want to save VRAM, especially on mid-range rigs. If you already use the Swans mod and notice stutter or low FPS, this patch is a no-brainer. Skip if you're on a high-end PC and don't care about performance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install the original Swans mod first, then overwrite with this patch in your mod manager.
- Since it's safe to install mid-game, you can add it without starting a new playthrough.
- If you use other texture mods, load this patch after them to ensure its textures take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Author Mihail - My patches by Xtudo
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 13,625
- Endorsements
- 203
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 7/18/2025
- Updated
- 7/18/2025
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